Pfeiffer & Schmidt Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

What Pfeiffer & Schmidt Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH does

Pfeiffer & Schmidt Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH is a private German structural engineering consultancy founded in 1994 by civil engineers Thomas Pfeiffer (Dipl.-Ing.) and Lothar Schmidt (Dipl.-Ing.). Headquartered across dual principal offices in Nidda and Marburg with branch offices in Gießen and Frankfurt, the firm employs more than 50 staff serving private developers, architects, institutional clients, and municipal governments throughout Hessen and on select over-regional engagements. Its core service portfolio spans Tragwerksplanung (structural engineering for buildings), Baustatische Prüfung (statutory structural verification), Bauwerksüberwachung (structural monitoring per DIN 1076), bridge and concrete restoration planning, bridge and civil engineering structure planning, building physics certification (thermal and sound insulation under GEG), and expert opinions; in late 2021 the firm added preventive fire protection (Vorbeugender Brandschutz) as a new service line.

The firm's underlying technology is conventional for the sector: it relies on standard structural calculation software (Statikprogramme), CAD platforms, and MS Office rather than proprietary technology assets. Its competitive position derives from qualified engineer labor and statutory credentials, most notably Lothar Schmidt's Prüfingenieur für Baustatik certification (held since 1997), which grants the firm exclusive authority to conduct statutory structural reviews on behalf of Hessian building authorities under HBO §83, with fee settlement processed via the BVS.

Revenue is generated on a project-based, quote-by-project basis typical of German engineering consultancies, with engagement durations ranging from individual project commissions to multi-year infrastructure contracts. Distribution is direct to enterprise and government clients, supplemented by referrals from architects and developer relationships and government procurement channels. The company is entirely founder-owned with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no parent company; both founding engineers remain active as managing shareholders (geschäftsführende Gesellschafter), and there is no indication of ownership transition or institutional capital involvement.

Name

Pfeiffer & Schmidt Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

Legal name

Pfeiffer & Schmidt Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://pfeiffer-schmidt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pfeiffer & Schmidt is a German structural engineering consultancy founded in 1994 with 50+ employees across four Hessen offices. It delivers static calculations, structural verification, bridge planning, fire protection, and building physics to private developers and municipal clients in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fire & Life Safety Code Compliance Inspections & Consulting (AHJ Support) (BPABAHAJ)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Bridge inspection planning
• Fire protection consulting
• Building physics certification
• Construction supervision services

Headquarters

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Professional engineering services including static calculations, structural verification, construction management, and bridge/infrastructure planning. Services are quoted per project based on scope and complexity, typical for engineering consultancies in Germany.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pfeiffer & Schmidt is a regional civil/structural engineering consultancy that delivers static calculations, structural analysis inspection (Baustatische Prüfung), structural planning (Tragwerksplanung), construction management, and construction supervision for buildings and infrastructure in Hessen. The firm also provides preventive fire protection concepts, building physics certification (thermal and sound insulation), bridge and concrete restoration planning, and DIN 1076 bridge inspection services. Clients include private developers, enterprises, and municipal/government bodies across residential, commercial, hospitality, logistics, and public infrastructure projects.

Product overview

Pfeiffer & Schmidt is a civil/structural engineering firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of engineering services for construction projects. The core services center on structural engineering (Tragwerksplanung) and structural analysis inspection (Baustatische Prüfung), supplemented by specialized services including preventive fire protection, building physics, bridge and concrete restoration, and structural monitoring. Founded in 1994, the company serves both private and institutional clients across residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects in Hesse, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tragwerksplanung (Structural Engineering Planning)
• Baustatische Prüfung (Structural Analysis Inspection)
• Vorbeugender Brandschutz (Preventive Fire Protection)
• Bauwerksüberwachung (Structure Monitoring & Bridge Inspection)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 static calculations verified by Lothar Schmidt in 25 years

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Unternehmensgruppe LuppminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Construction company that invited Pfeiffer & Schmidt for site visit to Hafenparkquartier near ECB; demonstrates collaborative relationship with construction firms
• Vereinigung der Prüfingenieure Hessen (VPI Hessen)coreOthersAssociation of structural verification engineers in Hessen; Lothar Schmidt is a member as certified Prüfingenieur für Baustatik
• Bewertungs- und Verrechnungsstelle der Prüfingenieure (BVS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent evaluation and settlement center for structural verification engineers in Mainz; processes fees and contracts for structural verification services performed by Lothar Schmidt as Prüfingenieur
• Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (THM) / StudiumPluscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation since 2014 for dual study program (StudiumPlus Bauingenieurwesen); Pfeiffer & Schmidt provides practical training for students; first dual student started in 2014; company also offers internships for full-time civil engineering students
• IHK Gießen-FriedbergminorOthersChamber of Industry and Commerce; Pfeiffer & Schmidt trains construction drafters (Bauzeichner) in cooperation with IHK
• Landesgütegemeinschaft Erhaltung von Bauwerken Hessen-Thüringen e.V.minorOthersRegional quality association for building preservation in Hessen-Thuringia; Pfeiffer & Schmidt holds membership as engineering firm specializing in structural rehabilitation
• Architekten- und Ingenieurverein Oberhessen e.V.minorOthersRegional association of architects and engineers in Oberhessen; Pfeiffer & Schmidt holds membership as part of regional engineering community

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with Frankfurt/Düsseldorf offices providing structural, civil, and fire engineering. Comparable in fire protection concepts and structural engineering for complex German projects, but operating as a multi-disciplinary incumbent.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with a strong German presence offering structural, MEP, and sustainability consulting. Overlaps directly on Tragwerksplanung and building physics but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Ingenieurgruppe Bauen: Munich-based group of engineering consultancies covering structural engineering, building physics, and fire protection. Direct peer in the German engineering-consulting mid-market with similar service-bundling strategy and Prüfingenieur-style credentials.
• Werner Sobek: German structural engineering consultancy with offices across Germany and abroad. Comparable service portfolio spanning Tragwerksplanung, building physics, and complex structural design for high-rise and special structures.
• Bollinger + Grohmann: Frankfurt-headquartered structural engineering consultancy with national and international reach, offering Tragwerksplanung and Baustatische Prüfung services. Directly comparable in core service offering (structural engineering for complex buildings) and overlaps in the Hessen/Federal German market.
• Schlaich Bergermann Partner (sbp): Stuttgart-based structural engineering consultancy specializing in bridges, lightweight structures, and innovative civil engineering. Comparable in statutory bridge design, inspection, and rehabilitation capabilities, though operating at a larger national/international scale.
• KHP König und Heunisch: Frankfurt-based engineering consultancy focused on structural engineering, bridge design, and concrete restoration in the Rhine-Main region. Closest geographic and service-line competitor in the Hessen market.
• Ingenieurbüro Grassl: Munich-headquartered structural engineering firm specializing in bridge construction, inspection, and rehabilitation as well as building construction. Highly comparable on Brücken- und Ingenieurbau service lines and DIN 1076 inspections.
• Wetzel & von Seht: Hamburg-based structural engineering consultancy (Prüfingenieure) with services in Tragwerksplanung, structural verification, and bridge/infrastructure engineering. Comparable Prüfingenieur-anchored business model, though operating in northern Germany rather than Hessen.

Regional players

• Meyer + Schubart: Wuppertal-based engineering firm for structural design, structural verification (Prüfingenieur), and building physics in North Rhine-Westphalia. Comparable Prüfingenieur-driven service model, but operates in a different German region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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